54 UK CIOs to follow on Twitter

We've compiled a list of top UK CIOs to follow on Twitter

As we know, Twitter is a vital networking and marketing tool, and for high-level executives, it provides an opportunity to communicate with peers and keep abreast of all the latest developments in their field. Knowing who to follow is the tricky part. To help we've compiled a list of top UK CIOs to follow on Twitter, but of course let us know who we have missed out.

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2. Dylan Roberts

Dylan Roberts is the Chief Digital Information Officer at Leeds City Council, previously being the CIO. Dylan often tweets about health-tech and disruptive digital trends. Dylan Roberts Tweets as @DylanRRoberts

3. Alison Davis CIO of the Francis Crick Institute

Alison Davis is CIO of the Francis Crick Institute. Alison recently spoke at the 2016 CIO Summit she can be found tweeting about the latest digital technology tools, cloud and women in technology.

4. Rob Harding CIO at CapitalOne (Europe)

Rob Harding is the CIO at CapitalOne (Europe). Since 1999 Rob has worked with the company previously working as a business system analyst and chief artichitect before becoming the CIO. Rob can be found tweeting about Fintech startups, the future of payments and banking technology.

5. Bill Wilkins, CIO at First Utility

Bill Wilkins is the CIO of First Utility. Bill has featured 3 entries on the CIO 100 executives list. Bill recently implemented smart metering for UK customers to enable a faster service to its users. He can found tweeting about customer service, transforming the digital strategy and boosting profits in an organisation.

6. Christina Scott, News UK CTO

Christina Scott is a CTO for News UK and was formerly the Cheif product and information officer for the Financial Times. Christina can be found tweeting about women in tech, tech events and technology, business news.

9. Joe McFadden, CTO at the Royal Opera House

Joe McFadden is the CTO of the Royal Opera House developing and maintain technology at one of the leading arts organisations in the world. Joe was previously the Director of IT at the National Theatre until May 2015. He can found tweeting about digital transformation, virtual reality and security.

10. Adrian Tucker CIO at the Department for Education

Adrian Tucker is the CIO at the Department for Education since July 2014. Adrian has previously worked for the UK government, Education Funding Agency and Vodaphone. He can be found tweeting about digital transformation, IT trends and leading innovation.

11. Ben Denison, CTO at Serious Fraud Office

Ben Denison is the Chief Technology Officer at Serious Fraud Office. He was previously the CIO at The Bar Council and Head of IT at Rockpools. Ben tweets about photography, travel, CIO events and industry news.

12. Paul Coby, John Lewis IT Director

Paul Coby is an IT Director at John Lewis and board members of SITA, P&O Ferries and Pets at Home. Paul tweets about investing in business growth, digital marketing and business technology programmes for startups. If you're lucky, you also might learn something about Roman history.

13. Nick Burton Head of IT at Belron

Nick Burton is the Head of IT at Belron. Nick recently attended and spoke at the 2016 CIO Summit recently discussing the organisation are focusing on Big Data and cloud to improve their customer engagement. He can be found tweeting about CIO partnerships and offering advice to starting IT leaders.

14. Dr Zafar Chaudry, CIO at Cambridge Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Zafar Chaudry is the CIO at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He was previously the CIO for Liverpool Women’s & Alder Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Dr Zafar can be found tweeting about cyber security, industry related news and the future of healthcare.

15. Rachel Murphy, Nursing and Midwifery Council CTO

Rachel Murphy is Interim CTO and Transformation Director at The Nursing and Midwifery Council. Rachel can be found tweeting about digital development, business transformation and sharing current technological trends.

20. David Jones, VP of IT at Anschutz Entertainment Group

David Jones is the Vice President of IT, at the Anschutz Entertainment Group. David has been a senior IT manager in the broadcast and entertainment industries for more than 10 years. He can be found tweeting about IT tools, building websites and CIO collaborations.

21. Adam Gerrard, CIO at Yodel

Adam Gerrard is the CIO at Yodel responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of innovative technology for the delivery network. He was previously a Group CIO for Avis Europe as well as a Gloval CTO for The Late Rooms Group. Adam can be found tweeting about digital transformation, brand influence and giving his daily updates to his followers.

22. David Henderson is the Director of Technology & Operations at Global Radio

David Henderson is the Director of Technology & Operations at Global Radio. David recently spoke at the 2016 CIO Summit on how CIOs can increase diversity in technology and IT departments. He can found tweeting about social management tools and open source data.

23. Yiannis Seglias Group CTO at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra)

Yiannis Segliasis the Group CTO at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra). Yiannis can be found tweeting about personalising the customer journey, digital transitions and skill shortages.

Julie Pierce is the Director of openness, data and digital at the Food Standards Agency. She was previously the CIO at Defra and Animal Health Agency. Julie often tweets about food industry news, networking events and diversity in IT.

27. Andrew Hatton Head of IT at Greenpeace UK

28. Stephen Docherty, CIO at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation

Stephen Docherty is the CIO of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation. Stephen was previously the Global IT Director at SmartFocus and the Programme Director (Interim) at Student Loans Company before landing the role of a CIO. Stephen can be found tweeting about the transitioning role of a CIO and VR.

33. Mark Bramwell, CIO at Said Business School

Mark Bramwell is the CIO at Said Business School as well the Chairman for The Corporate IT Forum. Mark is ranked 65 in the 2016 CIO 100. He can be found tweeting about privacy, emerging big data and IT leadership.

34. Graeme Hackland, Williams F1 CIO

35. Joanna Smith, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS CIO

Joanna Smith is CIO for Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. Joanna can be found tweeting about inspiring tech events, health technologies and women leaders in the NHS.

36. Dominic Shine, News Corp CIO

37. Sarah Wilkinson, NHS Digital CEO

Sarah Wilkinson is currently NHS Digital CEO, having previously been CTO at the Home Office. Sarah's tweets focus on digital transformation, driving organisational change and government digital services.

44. Laura Dawson, British Council CIO

45. Aaron Powell, CDO at NHS Blood and Transplant

Aaron Powell is the CDO at NHS Blood and Transplant. Aaron was previously the assistant director and business manager before becoming the CIO at the organisation. He can be found tweeting about health tech and emerging tech with healthcare.

46. Martin Britton, Welsh Government Interim CIO

Martin Britton is currently CIO Interim at Welsh Government, having previously been CIO for Natural Resources Wales. Martin tweets about digital transformation, the future of tech, common factors facing today's CIOs and Wales!

47. Phil Jordan, Telefonica CIO

48. Aline Hayes, Head of Systems at Lloyds Banking Group

Aline Hayes is Head of Systems at Lloyds Banking Group, having previously been Director of Business Change and Information Solutions at Sheffield council. Aline, while tweeting in a personal capacity, often tweets about IT strategy, emerging tech and travel.

50. Sabine Everaet, Coca-Cola Europe CIO

At the start of a few CIOs who are not strictly UK, Sabine Everaet is Europe Group CIO at The Coca-Cola Company and regularly tweets about enterprise tech and innovation, the CIO community and emerging tech.

51. Lisa Commane, Director of Customer Services and Transformation at Coventry City Council

Lisa Commane is the Director of Customer Services and Transformation at Coventry City Council. Lisa recently became a member of the 2016 CIO 100 edition. She can be found tweeting about expanding the IT team, finding IT talent and business transformation.